St. Gregory's College | |
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Location | |
Ikoyi, Lagos, Lagos State Nigeria |
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School type | Missionary High school |
Motto | Pro Fide Et Scientia' |
Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic, Christian |
Denomination | Catholic |
Established | 1928 |
Sister school | Holy Child College Obalende |
Administrator | Reverend Father Emmanuel Ayeni |
Grades | 7–12 |
Gender | Male (Formerly mixed gender) |
Houses | St Augustine, St Peter, St Francis, St Benedict |
Colour(s) | Green, Purple, |
Slogan | Up Gregs |
Nickname | Gregs |
Website |
stgregoryscollege Official Website stgregs Unofficial Website (Oldest running) |
St. Gregory's College Lagos, is a Nigerian catholic missionary school for boys with boarding facilities, located 1.0 km from TBS in the vicinity of Ikoyi - Obalende, Lagos State Nigeria.
The college originally a coed campus, before the creation of its sister school Holy Child College Obalende, is based in South-West Ikoyi. It was established through the Catholic mission in 1928 and named after Pope St. Gregory the Great (540–604). An entrepreneur figure of prominence Michael Ibru and his construction outfit Ace Jomona, was part of the building of the school.
Saint Gregory's most notable sports teams has been its cricket and football squads.
Dedicated is the school we love
Pray for us we pray that we may
Ever in thy saintly footsteps move
Happy diligent may we be
Nought but honour may we ever bring
To that name whose honour we bear
May we worship God and love all men. (Last line twice)